M4.5 Earthquake 2 km W of Chinandega, Nicaragua — November 4, 2026
2026-11-04 19:55:26 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 1:55 PM UTC-6 local
On November 4, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 2 km W of Chinandega, Nicaragua, at a depth of 159.0 km and coordinates 12.6311°, -87.1544°. This earthquake was detected by 73 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-87.1544°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Chinandega, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 2 km W of Chinandega, Nicaragua on November 4, 2026 at 19:55 UTC had a depth of 159.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.6311°, -87.1544°, which is 2 km W of Chinandega, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tw3k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 4, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 2 km W of Chinandega, Nicaragua — November 4, 2026. Retrieved November 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tw3k/